The Fate of Maine's Critical Senate Seat
The Fate of Maine's Critical Senate Seat  
Podcast: Next Up with Mark Halperin
Published On: Sat Jul 11 2026
Description: Mark Halperin breaks down the political fallout surrounding Graham Platner, examining the Democrats' frenzied effort to replace him while holding onto the campaign success he built.... explaining why replacing Platner may be far more difficult than many expect. Mark also takes a closer look at the media's role in his rise and fall, plus Susan Collins' reelection hopes in one of the most contested races in the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.